The ultimate solution for heavy cargo and bulky storage

Our new and used 40ft Open Top Shipping Containers are ideal for bulky or heavy cargo that can’t fit through standard doors or needs overhead access. Available in high cube with removable soft or hard roofs, they allow easy top loading, making them perfect for industries handling large machinery.

40ft Open Top Shipping Containers are great for:

Farming – Ideal for loading and transporting large quantities of hay bales, animal feed or similar.

Temporary storage for industrial tools – Keep industrial tools and parts secure in the open-top container at work sites. The open top provides easy access for cranes or forklifts to load/unload heavy, large tools or parts.

Bulk cargo shipping – Perfect for transporting bulk goods such as sand, gravel, soil, or aggregates. The open-top container can easily accommodate bulk delivery systems such as dump trucks or large loaders.

Mobile heavy equipment transport – Use the container to transport oversized machinery, construction equipment, or raw materials for manufacturing, with the open-top feature allowing large machinery to be loaded and unloaded with cranes.

Farming – Ideal for loading and transporting large quantities of hay bales, animal feed or similar.

Temporary storage for industrial tools – Keep industrial tools and parts secure in the open-top container at work sites. The open top provides easy access for cranes or forklifts to load/unload heavy, large tools or parts.

Bulk cargo shipping – Perfect for transporting bulk goods such as sand, gravel, soil, or aggregates. The open-top container can easily accommodate bulk delivery systems such as dump trucks or large loaders.

Mobile heavy equipment transport – Use the container to transport oversized machinery, construction equipment, or raw materials for manufacturing, with the open-top feature allowing large machinery to be loaded and unloaded with cranes.

Price options

  • 40ft Open Top

    New from

    POA

    Used from

    $8,600*

  • 40ft Open Top High Cube

    New from

    POA

    Used from

    $8,800*

Features

    • Easily accessible – Removable tarp top for crane and forklift loading.

    • Ideal for over-height cargo – Great for items that exceed the standard container height.

    • Range of options – Available in New Single Trip or Used Cargo Worthy.

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Available for Australia wide delivery

Available Australia-wide, our 40ft Open Top Shipping Containers ship direct from major hubs like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Trust Container Traders for fast, reliable delivery wherever you are.
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  • 40ft Open Top Shipping Container Dimensions

    EXTERNAL
    Internal
    WEIGHT

    Length

    12,192 mm

    Length

    12,030 mm

    Empty Weight

    4,050 kg

    Width

    2,438 mm

    Width

    2,350 mm

    Max Gross Weight

    32,500 kg

    Height

    2,591 mm

    Height

    2,390 mm

    Max Payload

    28,450 kg

    *Measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

  • 40ft Open Top High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions

    EXTERNAL
    Internal
    WEIGHT

    Length

    12,190 mm

    Length

    12,029 mm

    Empty Weight

    4,250 kg

    Width

    2,440 mm

    Width

    2,352 mm

    Max Gross Weight

    30,480 kg

    Height

    2,890 mm

    Height

    2,649 mm

    Max Payload

    26,330 kg

    *Measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

How we deliver 40ft Open Top containers

Container Traders delivers 40ft Open Top Shipping Containers Australia wide. Our team works closely with you to choose the best, most cost-effective transport option for your site.

Hiab delivery

PRECISE DELIVERY OPTION

Hiab trucks feature a crane at the front or rear, enabling precise container placement in hard-to-reach areas.

Side loader delivery

Great for 40ft Containers

A side loader is a semi-trailer equipped with swing lifts at both ends, allowing it to lift containers by their sturdy corner casts.

Flatbed / semi trailer delivery

EFFICIENT DELIVERY

Flatbed trucks are an affordable method of delivery but unloading requires a forklift or crane at the delivery site.

40ft Open Top container grades

40ft Open Top Shipping Containers are available in new and used conditions. Choose new for a longer lasting solution or used for a budget friendly option.

New Build Single-Trip

  • Near pristine condition with minimal wear

  • Built for long-term durability and security

  • Great for public facing or high use spaces

Cargo Worthy

  • Cost-effective option for tight budgets

  • Structurally sound and great for storage

  • Functional storage without aesthetics

Looking for affordable short-term storage? Hire a container.

Hiring a shipping container is an affordable and flexible short-term storage solution, with rental prices starting at less than $2.96 per day*.

40ft Open Top Shipping Containers FAQ's

  • The main benefits include:

    • Easier loading and unloading of oversized or awkwardly shaped cargo
    • Flexibility in handling
    • The ability to protect goods from weather with a removable roof

    The main benefits include:

    • Easier loading and unloading of oversized or awkwardly shaped cargo
    • Flexibility in handling
    • The ability to protect goods from weather with a removable roof

  • Cargo is loaded from the top, usually using a crane or forklift, making it easier to handle oversized items or those that cannot be loaded through traditional doors.

    Cargo is loaded from the top, usually using a crane or forklift, making it easier to handle oversized items or those that cannot be loaded through traditional doors.

  • Open top containers are used for transporting large, heavy, or tall cargo that cannot fit through the standard doors of a regular container, such as machinery, construction materials, or large equipment.

    Open top containers are used for transporting large, heavy, or tall cargo that cannot fit through the standard doors of a regular container, such as machinery, construction materials, or large equipment.

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We needed a 40ft container quickly for my business, Fork Force Australia. Right from my initial contact the entire transaction was seamless and smooth. Nick was in contact almost straight away and made everything run great. They even delivered our container earlier than expected. I would highly recommend these guys.

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Excellent service from Lachlan Wilson on purchasing a 40ft container for storage at our winery. He kept me informed on progress and delivery. Special thanks to the delivery driver who negotiated our steep windy drive and slotted the container in perfectly into a tight space.

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I purchased 3 new 20ft containers for equine hay storage.
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Australia wide Delivery

We deliver shipping containers to every corner of Australia.

Custom Solutions

We offer tailored solutions for your industry and needs.

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